Description
Book SynopsisThis guidebook explores the Camiño dos Faros (the Way of the Lighthouses), a 200km hike around the remote northwest corner of Spain. Starting in the old whaling town of Malpica and ending in Fisterra (Spain's Land's End), the eight day hike along the Costa da Morte follows a path that sticks limpet-like to the Atlantic coast. It's a spectacular walk along dramatic cliffs and around deep, verdant river estuaries, exploring the rich Galician culture and history. With stages between 18 and 29km per day, this is a hike suitable for walkers willing to undertake reasonably long days and the occasional scramble up and down beach paths. The guide provides in-depth descriptions of the route alongside clear mapping to aid navigation. It includes practical information for both before and during your trip, and details about wildlife and historic sites along the walk. In the back of the guide are a series of appendices listing accommodation, main Galician festivals, and useful contacts. The Camiño dos Faros follows the wild coast of the Costa da Morte, which is battered by storms racing in from the Atlantic. For shipping it is one of the world's most dangerous coastlines and its ominous name meaning 'the coast of death' is well deserved. 'Dos Faros' refers to a series of beautifully located lighthouses that attempt to warn sailors of the perils that await them. The sea has shaped the landscape and the Galician culture, and the locally caught seafood including razor clams and percebes should not be missed.
Table of ContentsOverview map Map key Route summary table INTRODUCTION Camiño dos Faros - a Galician coastal walk Camiño dos Faros and the sea The Costa da Morte Flora and fauna What's the walking like? The eight day schedule Food and accommodation Planning your walk Getting there What to take Finding your way Using this guide CAMIÑO DOS FAROS Stage 1 Malpica to Praia de Niñóns Stage 2 Praia de Niñóns to Ponteceso Stage 3 Ponteceso to Laxe Stage 4 Laxe to Arou Stage 5 Arou to Camariñas Stage 6 Camariñas to Muxía Stage 7 Muxía to Praia de Nemiña Stage 8 Praia de Nemiña to Cabo Fisterra Appendix A Trek planning table Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Main Galician festivals Appendix D Useful contacts
